#NatsumeSoseki

“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

February 21 is “Soseki Day”: The Day a Great Japanese Novelist Completely Rejected National Authority

Discover the history and cultural significance of "Soseki Day" on February 21. Learn why legendary Japanese author Natsume Soseki rejected a national doctorate and how his philosophy of individualism still influences Japan today.
“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

🇯🇵 December 9th: Sōseki-Ki – Commemorating the Literary Giant and Exploring the “Kokoro” of Modern Japan

Explore Soseki-Ki, the anniversary of Natsume Soseki's death. Uncover the legacy of Japan's national author, his role in modernization, and how his exploration of individualism and the inner "Kokoro" (heart) still defines Japanese culture today.